SAILFISHING IN KUALA ROMPIN

Kuala Rompin is a laid back fishing village & farming community with a population of 15,000 friendly folk. The town features basic suburban infrastructure & facilities. It’s still a relatively unknown billfishing hotspot which was officially discovered back in 1997. Hence, the hook-up rates are such that you stand a 90% chance of landing a billfish, mainly Sailfish with the occasional juve Black Marlin. This is the same percentage as landing a Blue Marlin in St Thomas, US Virgin Island. The weather is usually great & the crystalline emerald green and blue water is typically in super-slick condition.

Kuala Rompin is just a 3 hrs drive from Singapore and its waters have great Sailfishing potential. Hitting double digits on a single day charter is possible. The fishing season on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia runs from mid-March through mid-November. The great thing about K. Rompin is that it’s a small town but still has a 4-star resort, great Asian food, rustic atmosphere & most importantly, amazing Sailfishing, all within close proximity to Singapore.

Kuala (mud basin / river mouth in Malay) Rompin is near the Pahang-Johor state border and is considered a new destination by travel guide books, described mainly as a launch-pad to the relatively undeveloped Pahang section of the Endau Rompin National Park & to Pulau Tioman from the Tanjung Gemok jetty down south. This small town presently has 2 things in its favour: the Sailfishing & 4WD excursions to the national park. It’s also being promoted as the udang galah (tiger prawn) city, in particular the Leban Condong area near the Lanjut Golden Beach Resort. Semi-hardcore 4WD tours have been available to Jakun (orang Asli – original people) settlements inland at Iban & Kampung Aur. There are no bars or clubs in town, although alcohol is available, but the fishing is awesome.

Summerset Resort, a 4-Star hotel located about 20 km or a 12 minutes drive from K. Rompin town where the boats are moored at the main jetty (pengkalan in Malay). Summerset is definitely the newest, largest and most conducive resort in the area. There's a beach bar with cable sports TV, a swimming pool, and a new spa villa that’s worth checking out especially for the ladies. There's also mountain biking, nature trails, and an exciting ATV (4-wheel All-Terrain-Vehicle) beach ride available until 7pm.

Food

Malaysian food is not one particular kind of food but a unique culinary spectrum originating from Malaysia's multi-ethnic population that has melded together sampling tastes, ingredients and cooking methods from each other.

Malaysians relish and celebrate their diverse food choices. It is not uncommon to drive for hours to eat a really good bowl of noodles. As you can imagine, eatery standards are very competitive all over the country.

Each state in Malaysia has something different to offer in terms of culinary delights. Kuala Lumpur has the most diverse offering of foods from all over the world. Indulge in gourmet fusion cuisine created by talented chefs in designer restaurants, or sample an endless amount of goodies found practically bursting out of malls, store fronts and side-street hawker stalls.

Melaka is also home to delicious Baba Nyonya food, much of it served in quaint cafes in historical shophouses. Penang is hawker stall haven, where the most delicious food requires you to wait for al fresco tables and costs as little as RM3.50 per dish. Ipoh receives many day trippers who come only to savour local favourites.

Kelantan is the cradle of Malay culture and serves exotic Malay food rich in flavour and colour. When trying to decide on what stall or restaurant to visit, the rule of thumb is that the most popular place, especially among the locals, is normally the best.

This multi-cultural array of food has now come to be known all over the world as Malaysian Food. For gastronomic adventures fit for kings, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

Key Tips

Much of Malaysia's food is spicy by western standards, but really not overly so. If you're concerned about spicy food, make sure to ask the the waiter or cook beforehand to make it less spicy.


Restoran Bif Sentral

Bif Sentral serves the best meat dishes from our select portion of tender aged meat direct from our farm to your plate. Our customer can dine in on the most mouth watering, juiciest and most intense steak that surely satiates the most hardcore of beef connoisseurs.

Restoran Bif Sentral

No. 1G & 3G,

Block 1CJalan Wangsa Delima 12,

Wangsa Link53300 Wangsa Maju

Little Penang Cafe

Try the specialty Penang Nyonya dishes, mouth-watering signature dishes include Assam Laksa and Nasi Lemak Penang.

1st Floor, Mid Valley Megamall
Phone: 603 - 2282 0215

Saloma Bistro & Theatre Restaurant

Strategically located in the Golden Triangle hub, it offers special international buffet dinner or steamboat set menu with one-hour cultural dance performances nightly.

Saloma Theatre Restaurant139,

Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia (MTC)

Jalan Ampang,50450

Phone: (603) - 2161 0122 Fax: (603) - 2162 9122

The Gulai House

The Gulai House at Carcosa Seri Negara serves classic Malay and Indian cuisine in this century-old colonial building-turned hotel.

Carcosa Seri Negara

Taman Tasik Perdana50480

Phone: (603) 2282 1888

Malaysia My Second Home

To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia. Many would agree that Malaysia is the perfect combination of comforts and indulgences. Great weather, amazing food, warm people, low cost of living coupled with high standard of living, state-of-the-art infrastructure, rich culture and a charming history make it a place easy to call home. Countless people have come to Malaysia and fallen in love with it, coming back repeatedly or even making plans to retire here. The Malaysian Government recognizes this and has set up a programme to make it easier for expatriates to retire here. The Malaysia My Second Home Programme allows foreigners to stay in the country indefinitely on a social visit pass with a multiple entry visa.

There is a large expatriate community living in Malaysia. Like Malaysians, they enjoy an active social life, being able to easily indulge in a huge range of activities, from fine dining to sailing. Malaysia has one of the highest standards of living in the region where luxuries are so affordable that it is easy to enjoy the good life here. Cost of living is one of the lowest in Asia and will remain so for a very long time. This is achieved through the Government’s efficient monitoring of the economy in ensuring that inflation is kept low at all times and thereby also the prices of goods and services.

This strong economy has secured a comprehensive infrastructure. The whole country is very well connected with up-to-date, modern road, rail, air, and sea transportation systems. Public transport by buses, taxis, trains and planes are comfortable, efficient and relatively low in cost.

The healthcare system is also excellent, drawing many short-term visitors from around the world. The country has a very efficient healthcare system where medical services are provided at nominal cost.Private doctors, clinics and also hospitals of international standards are easily available throughout the country at a very reasonable cost.

A healthy economy, good infrastructure and luxury amenities aren’t the only draw; Malaysia is also a pluralistic society where people practise their own way of life in peace and harmony. Freedom is one of the key reasons many find Malaysia attractive. It is so easy to live the calm life here, where people respect each other’s differences. Malaysians in general are very warm and friendly, always open to learning about other cultures. Although Islam is the national religion, there is a sizable population of Christians, Buddhists and Hindus here, with ample places of worship dotting the entire country.

The weather is pleasant, warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year. There are also highland residential areas and resorts with permanent spring-like weather throughout the country. See it to believe it, an ideal place to call home and a government programme to make your dream a reality. To find a home away from home, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.

Key Tips

Seeing is believing. Just visit Malaysia and you will see what a welcoming place it is.